Professional Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) (3-10 day wear)
This is wearing a professional (not a personal device) continuous glucose monitor (CGM) for 3 – 10 days pending your doctor’s order.
Certified Diabetes Educators will:
- Help you install the CGM device at the start
- Help you remove the device after the set time period
- Review the results with you and sends full report to the physician for follow up
This will allow your doctor to track how your blood glucose levels fluctuate across the day with food and activity. This can help your physician tailor your treatment plan and help you understand the influences on your blood sugar even if you do not have a regular CGM.
People with diagnosis of Type 1, Type 2 or Gestational Diabetes who’s physician has ordered the Profession CGM wear.
Riverside Diabetes Services Peninsula
A Division of Riverside Regional Medical Center
12200 Warwick Blvd., Suite 590A
Newport News, VA 23601
757-534-5918
(Medical office building on the campus of Riverside Regional Medical Center near the Emergency Room entrance)
Initial visit to insert the device.
Second visit is longer and will include device removal and review of results. Then you will follow up with your provider for any treatment changes.
Appointments as needed
Covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid.
Talk to your individual insurance provider for details on any required co-pay.
A physician referral is required for this class.
Have a Riverside primary care provider or endocrinologist? Send a message through Riverside MyChart to ask for a referral.
Call Riverside Diabetes Services Peninsula at 757-534-5918.
